It prompted a roster move before Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals as the Phillies recalled infielder Freddy Galvis from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In a corresponding move, infielder Reid Brignac was designated for assignment.

Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said the organization liked Galvis' consistent hitting at Lehigh Valley – a .267 batting average in 35 games for the IronPigs. Galvis can play multiple infield positions and even got some playing time in the outfield with the IronPigs. The 24-year-old Galvis will be looking for a better performance at the plate during this stint with Phillies after going 2 for 42 (.048) earlier this season.

"That was important for him to have a number of at-bats, and he's played well on defense," Sandberg said. "He can be a little more versatile being a right-handed bat, his versatility on defense."

For Brignac, who signed with the Phillies in the offseason, the playing time just wasn't available for the left-handed hitter. Brignac had not started a game since July 28 and was 0 for 8 in August.

"[Brignac] helped us win some games when he played third base when Cody (Asche) was out and he had a chance to play," Sandberg said. "It was a little bit difficult with him with all of our infielders being left-handed hitters."

Adams to begin rehab assignment

It appeared right-hander Mike Adams' season was over, stuck on the disabled list with a shoulder injury.

Adams initially went on the 15-day DL with right rotator cuff inflammation on June 6, though he was moved to the 60-day DL on July 2 with right labrum fraying.

However, Adams is starting a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Lehigh Valley, and Sandberg said it sounds as though there is a chance he could rejoin the bullpen at some point in September. Sandberg was somewhat surprised to learn Adams could return before the end of the season.

"He was in Florida doing his thing and doing his throwing program, and he progressed rather quickly in the last week or so to actually get him to now join Lehigh Valley," Sandberg said.

The Phillies have Adams on a weeklong schedule and will see how he progresses. He has not pitched since June 6 against the Cincinnati Reds.

Injuries have hampered Adams ever since he signed a two-year contract with Philadelphia before last season. He's appeared in only 47 games over the last two seasons.

Extra innings

Phillies owner Sally Buck passed away Saturday morning. Buck and her late husband Alexander "Whip" Buck joined the Phillies' ownership group in December 1981. "Sally was loved by many in the Phillies organization from front office staff, to players, to fellow owners," Phillies President and CEO David Montgomery said in a statement. "Her passing leaves the club with a profound sense of loss." … Left-hander Jake Diekman entered Saturday's game leading the National League in strikeouts among relievers with 85.